Evaluating usability of and satisfaction with mHealth app in rural and remote areas-Germany GIZ collaboration in Bosnia-Herzegovina to optimize type 1 diabetes care

• Main Authors: Sherazi, Bushra Ali, Läer, Stephanie, Hasanbegovic, Snijezana, Obarcanin, Emina
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Medicine, Health and Life Sciences; Specialized diabetes care; Mobile health applications
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181359
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) management in children and adolescents requires intensive supervision and monitoring to prevent acute and late diabetes complications and to improve quality of life. Digital health interventions, in particular diabetes mobile health apps (mHealth apps) can facilitate specialized T1DM care in this population. This study evaluated the initial usability of and satisfaction with the m-Health intervention Diabetes: M app, and the ease of use of various app features in supporting T1DM care in rural and remote areas of Bosnia-Herzegovina with limited access to specialized diabetes care.